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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Pierson

Florida · 2,596 residents · 10.198 sq mi
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Pierson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,773. Population has declined 13% since 1990. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $69,200. At a median age of 28.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 31% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 28.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,596
−13%since 1990
from 2,988 in 1990
1990 – 2025
255 / sq mi
−13%since 1990
from 293 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
28.4
+24%since 1990
from 22.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Pierson
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,773
−24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,908 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,450
+86%since 1990
from $6,680 in 1990
US average: $21,522
33.6%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 34.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$69,200
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $54,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$421
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $298 in 1990
US average: $602
70.0%
−8.7 ptssince 1990
from 78.8% in 1990
30.0% rent
2.6
+28%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic29.8%(891)
Black5.3%(159)
Hispanic / Latino65.5%(1,957)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score82%(2,451)
2000
White, non-Hispanic32.2%(837)
Black4.6%(120)
Hispanic / Latino62.4%(1,621)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score62.2%(1,615)
62
−24%since 1990
from 82 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.4%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
34.2%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 34.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.5%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.1 min
−8%since 1990
from 18.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Pierson, Florida?

Pierson, Florida has about 2,596 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Pierson, Florida?

The typical household in Pierson, Florida earns about $26,773 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pierson, Florida expensive?

In Pierson, Florida, the median home is worth about $69,200, and the typical rent is about $421 a month.

How educated are people in Pierson, Florida?

About 4.4% of adults age 25 and over in Pierson, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pierson, Florida?

About 33.6% of people in Pierson, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pierson, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Pierson, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 392 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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